Setting Standards

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Woody Shaw was one of the great trumpeters, combining saxophone-like fluency with a sound that was capable of the subtlest expressive nuance. This set dates from 1983, and finds Shaw backed by a superb rhythm section of Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. It's an empathetic group, and the absence of other horns puts the emphasis clearly on Shaw's trumpet and flügelhorn. His conception of each tune flows naturally from theme to variations. His lyric gift shines on "There Is No Greater Love" and Walton's "When Love Is New," while there are real fireworks on his own "Spiderman Blues." --Stuart Broomer

Setting Standards,Woody Shaw,32 Jazz Records

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Setting Standards Carmen McRae Manufacturer: Pair ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008BPX Release Date: 1991-07-01

Average customer rating: Excellent performer A unique project Gershwin historical, manic, perfect, archival Definative

Authentic George Gershwin, Vol. 1-4 Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001Z2RSC Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. Swanee
2. Come To the Moon
3. I Was So Young (You Were So Beautiful)
4. Tee-Oodle-Um-bum-Bo
5. Nobody But You
6. Limehouse Nights
7. Drifting Along With The Tide
8. Rhapsody In Blue
9. Oh Lady Be Good!
10. Fascinating Rhythm
11. Hang On To Me
12. I'd Rather Charleston
13. The Man I Love
14. The Half Of It, Dearie, Blues
15. So Am I
16. Kickin' The Clouds Away
17. Concerto In F

Tracks:

1. Sweet And Low-Down (I)
2. That Certain Feeling (I)
3. Looking For A Boy
4. When Do We Dance?
5. Sweet And Low-Down (II)
6. That Certain Feeling (II)
7. Irish Waltz
8. Do, Do, Do
9. Someone To Watch Over Me
10. Clap Yo' Hands
11. Maybe
12. Three Preludes: I. No.1: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso / II. No.2: Andante Con Moto / III No.3: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
13. Meadow Serenade
14. My One And Only
15. 'S Wonderful/Funny Face
16. He Loves And She Loves
17. An American In Paris
18. Liza
19. Strike Up The Band
20. Embraceable You
21. I Got Rhythm (I)
22. I Got Rhythm (II)

Tracks:

1. Of Thee I Sing
2. Jilted
3. Second Rhapsody
4. For You, For Me, For Evermore
5. Cuban Overture
6. Isn't It A Pity?
7. Variations On 'I Got Rhythm'
8. I. Catfish Row: Introduction - Jazzbo Brown - First Chorus, 'Summertime'
9. II. Porgy Sings: 'I got Plenty O' Nuthin' - 'Bess, You Is My Woman Now'
10. III. Fugue: Murder Of Crown, Act III Scene 1
11. IV. Hurricane: Introduction, Act II Scene 3 - Hurricane, Act II Scene 3
12. V. Good Morning, Brother: Occupational Humoresque, Act III Scene 3 - 'Good Morning, Brother' - Children's Song 'Sure To Go To Heaven' - 'I'm On My Way' (Finale)
13. They Can't Take That Away From Me
14. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
15. Our Love Is Here To Stay

Tracks:

1. Girl Crazy Overture
2. French Ballet Class
3. Dance Of The Waves
4. Slap That Bass
5. Walking The Dog
6. I've Got Beginner's Luck
7. They All Laughed
8. They Can't Take That Away From Me
9. Shall We Dance
10. By Strauss
11. I Can't Be Bothered Now
12. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (1st Version)
13. Put Me To The Test
14. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (2nd Version)
15. Stiff Upper Lip
16. A Foggy day (In London Town)
17. Nice Work If You Can Get It
18. Things Are Looking Up
19. I Was Doing All Right
20. Love Walked In

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performer.......2007-03-09

This plates are wonderful. I was charmed, and when I close my eyes now, I see scenes with American in Paris or Porgy and Bess but my favorite piece of music is Rhapsody in Blue. It's more than excellent is fantastic. Jack Gibbons perfectly feels the unique tone Gershwin's music, the mixture rythms of jazz with influences of impressionists and clear and beauty melodies.
I'm fascinating.

A unique project.......2006-11-23

Gibbons' undertaking is unique: to reconstruct and then execute and record the note-for-note playing of Gershwin as documented on the composers' piano rolls, sound recordings and certain published arrangements. I agree with the reviewer who points out that the result is like a library and not a recital you sit back and listen to (or get up and dance to). In fact Gibbons does some editing of his "library" now and then, and clearly documents it in his liner notes: in some reconstructions he augments accompaniment effects and even the melodic line itself. I don't mind that at all, especially as Gibbons scrupulously accounts for such tampering in his liner notes; but it seems to me that it is in this area of "tampering" that Gibbons the artist is asserting himself...which of course undermines the "library", the "historical archive": you have to search and read a bit to find out when you're hearing only Gershwin and when you're hearing some added Gibbons. I don't mind; Gibbons is a remarkable artist in his own right, not merely an impeccable documentarian. For sheer generosity of production Gibbons' Gershwin must also be unique: 4 cd's, scholar-level liner notes (yes, you need a magnifying glass to read them), and rock-bottom bargain price.

Gershwin historical, manic, perfect, archival.......2006-06-12

First: this is 4 high-end produced cd's (in low-end jewel cases) for the price of 2. The liner notes of all 4 cd's are condensed in a booklet of microscopic print, so you may need to spend the savings on a magnifying glass. MONEY WELL SPENT.
Second: Jack Gibbons plays (and has recorded) the Alkan op 39 etudes (he probably plays a lot more Alkan than that). For those of you not in the know, this is to say he has world-class chops, indeed history-class (Liszt, who never played his friend Alkan, at least in public). But it's also to say that Gibbons knows how to interpret and personalize fantastically difficult piano music. For me, his Alkan op 39 is personal and passionate and real (contrast the facile and over-pedalled Hamelin and the just-the-notes-ma'me Ringeissen). An appreciation of Gibbons' Alkan is important here because while his Alkan is uniquely personal (as such music must be, no matter how hard it is to play) his Gershwin is deliberately impersonal...which is to say: no pianist, no singer would want to reproduce what Gibbons has given us in these 4 cd's, and in fact few listeners will be able to listen for long to these 4 cd's without a respite, a break , some silence, some minimal styling from somebody (anybody) else...which brings me to
Third: This is an archive, not a recital. This is a library, not a program. There is no track-by-track contrast of moods here, no track-by-track concession to easy listening, varied delight, any more than a library shelf of novels is alphabetized by authors' last names as a concession to mood or fancy or taste of the searching patron. This is the documented Gershwin in his recording mode: manic, notey, clever, "on", and never, as generations of stylists found in him, ravishing, tender, longing, sweet, glad, hopeful...person-to-person, in a word. I can listen to these cd's about half an hour at a time, max. This is Gerwhsin, not Gibbons. And this is just one side of Gershwin. He died at 38, in the summer. Brain tumor. A lot of pain.
Finally, Jack Gibbons has given the world a uniquely valuable and easily available resource. Gibbons could now do us a service by playing us some Gershwin as he feels it, as it hits him and makes him sing (as Gershwin, our American Schubert, does to all of us, and as I think Alkan has done to Gibbons). I would love to see a Gershwin stylings by Gibbons now that Gibbons himself has made sure Gershwin in his authenticity is safe and sound.

Definative.......2005-07-23

Here's the whole Gershwin catalog at a great price... Five plus hours of bliss. Definately five stars!

Gibbons, according to a family friend and biographer Edward jablonski "recreates Gershwin's style." I'll never know. I can say this is a lively recording and has the perfect balance. It's neither stuffy and plodding or cute.

Average customer rating: Setting the Standards

Setting Standards Woody Shaw Manufacturer: 32. Jazz Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00004SSOY Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. There Is No Greater Love
2. All The Way
3. Spiderman Blues
4. The Touch Of Your Lips
5. What's New?
6. When Love Is New

Customer Reviews:

Setting the Standards.......2002-09-10

Woody Shaw had his up and downs in his recording career, but this album is one of his finest displays. He carves out beautiful lines through the various standards on this recording, epitomizing how he comes from the same vibe as Freddie, but is so much more thoughtful and relies on his technical prowess less than his more famous peer.

This album needs studying - its true worth only surfaces to the listener after several plays, but when it does it never fails to bring something new to your ears. A master class in how to use pentatonics and fourths in a subtle, uncliched way.

Average customer rating: This jazz duo swings with the best. Naked - Davis and Dow Davis & Dow are Sensational! Jazz Shines Brightly on "NAKED" Refreshing and Unique!!

NAKED Davis and Dow Manufacturer: Agape Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005AKAG Release Date: 2001-02-01

Tracks:

1. That Old Black Magic
2. My Favorite Things
3. Django/I Love Paris
4. Fever
5. Take Five
6. West Coast Blues
7. Passion Flower
8. Caravan
9. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
10. Stella By Starlight
11. Miss Otis Regrets
12. Midnught Sun
13. On Green Dolphin Street
14. Deja Vu
15. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Album Description

Agape Jazz Recordings is a brand new label out of South Florida dedicated to the pure sound and art of authentic jazz music.

Customer Reviews:

This jazz duo swings with the best........2002-02-07

Julie and Kelly have elevated the Tuck&Patti formatt of jazz guitar and vocals to a new level. I was impressed and I could hear how much this duo has grown over the years. I was most impressed with their connectivity between improvation and traditional blend style of jazz. Although the only pit fall on the cd is when traditional jazz balads have been given a dramatic finish. Most needed a fade out. Overall this a great cd and I would recommend it to friends.

Naked - Davis and Dow.......2001-08-12

For all of us who remember June Christy and Stan Kenton in "Duet" of the late 1950's, or those who have discovered them, or those who should, Davis and Dow's "Naked" is the new millenium's discovery of what jazz should be. Julie Davis' voice is equally mellow and scat, whatever she wants it to be. Her command over her voice is phenomenal. Kelly Dow's guitar is the perfect accompaniment that has will of its own when they want it to with solos that leave us wanting to hear more of him. Listen to the wonderfully innovative and delightful lead-in to the old classic, Julie London's "Fever," then settle into the sensual sounds of Davis and Dow. You won't regret it.

Davis & Dow are Sensational!.......2001-04-29

The first time I heard them was when they were performing to a crowd of two on an open air bandstand at the Riverwalk in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

After telling them that they were even better than they thought they were, I invested in their first CD.

When they got back from an extended gig in Japan, I invited friends to hear them perform at the Bar Amici Restaurant on Las Olas Blvd. The food was excellent, but Davis & Dow were even better. I was happy to buy a copy of their new release. They keep learning and get better every time I hear them.

When I met them at the restaurant and complimented them on their performance I found out that Julie was the talker. Kelly speaks volumes with his guitar and is content to let Julie make new friends.

If you like to hear the standards done in a jazz style that is reminiscent of Ella, June Christie, Anita O'Day, and Lee Wiley, don't miss Davis & Dow.

Jazz Shines Brightly on "NAKED".......2001-03-23

Davis and Dow's place in jazz history will be most definately assured with their new release "NAKED". Blessed with a wonderfully flexible voice and a natural feeling for swing,jazz, blues and scatt ,unmatched {only by Ella}jazz singer Julie Davis and Kelly Dow on guitar give spectacular performances here on "Naked".Given the subtleties of such material, Davis and Dow try on many different roles, much like actors. The arrangements of each song are so incredible you will encounter many shadings of mood. Always interested in the clear articulation of the words of a song, Davis and Dow graviated to the best lyricists . Julie's vocal qualities served her well on the ballads. "Passion Flower" and "What are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life" are exquisite proof of how well the Davis and Dow magic works. Dow's accompaniment on "Take Five" is pure genius and Davis's scatt is breathtaking! All tracks are equally brilliant due to the manner of how the songs are treated. Each one is like its own masterpiece. The most striking interpretation of "My Favorite Things", I have ever heard! Dow's original "Deja Vu" is haunting. I am eager to watch Davis and Dow's career grow as time and life experience can only enhance their God given gifts. Dont miss these great artists!

Refreshing and Unique!!.......2001-03-20

This CD is wonderfully refreshing! I was really delighted when I heard all of their unique arrangements. I absolutely love Julie's crisp, clean voice! She is truly a purist with a totally fresh style all her own. And Kelly's guitar playing is innovative and powerful. Together they have produced a great collection of favorites. This couple is doing very well and I look forward to hearing as much new material as they can muster. And if any of you live in Florida, go SEE THEM LIVE...they are absolutely mesmerizing!

Average customer rating: Absolutely Gorgeous

Reunion Dale Bruning , and Bill Frisell Manufacturer: Jazz Link Enterprises ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Motion Picture Bill Frisell, Ron Carter, Paul Motian Time and Time Again Heaven Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) ASIN: B00008T7JE Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. Poor Butterfly
2. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
3. Body and Soul
4. All the Things You Are
5. Besamucho
6. Seven Come Eleven

Tracks:

1. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
2. Birk's Works
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Anthropology
5. the Shadow of Your Smile
6. All Blues

Album Description

Dale Bruning, who is the person responsible for getting Bill Frisell into jazz, according to Bill Frisell, team up in Seattle in a live concert to play in a duo setting of great standards.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Gorgeous.......2006-07-29

This album has to be one of the most spectacular examples of musicianship I can think of. I fell in love with this recording when a friend showed it to me. The phrasing is remarkably tender and elegant. Bill Frisell and Dale Bruning just play the right thing all the time. If any of you have a list of "must haves" for your music libraries, please include this album.

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Ohio Lunch Dan Faehnle Manufacturer: Heavywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000A0WIT Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Ohio Lunch
2. I Wished On The Moon
3. The Hand
4. The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
5. The Last Time I Saw You
6. Domination
7. Rosetta
8. Caminhos Cruzados
9. Brigas Nunca Mais (No More Fighting)
10. Confession
11. The Touch Of Your Lips

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Setting the Standards, Vol. 2 Donato & Gelfand Manufacturer: Dsm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005OR7L Release Date: 2001-08-22

Tracks:

1. Bluesette
2. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
3. Stella By Starlight
4. Autumn Leaves
5. Round Midnight
6. I've Got The World On A String
7. Way You Look Tonight
8. Little Brise
9. Blues For Five
10. Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
11. Scrapple From The Apple
12. Nearness Of You
13. It's Only A Paper Moon
14. Here's That Rainy Day

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Green David Cook Manufacturer: David Cook ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA33A2 Release Date: 2002-12-10

Tracks:

1. Almost Like Being in Love
2. Lullabye
3. Captain
4. Changing Eyes
5. Green
6. I Remember
7. Now Is Not the Time
8. It's You or No One

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Live at Lescale Manufacturer: Innerfocusmusic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9YI2 Release Date: 2003-06-10

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You Are There Manufacturer: Blue Mounds Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA7QJQ Release Date: 2005-03-22

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